Men’s soccer kicks off 2021 spring season
Joe Dodson, Contributing Writer After the men’s soccer team’s fall season was postponed due to COVID-19, VCU men’s soccer coach Dave Giffard let his players decide between staying in their hometowns for the fall semester or coming to Richmond to train for the upcoming spring season. “We have a group of guys that are highly […]
Students return to campus as athletes continue to distance themselves
Ben Malakoff, Contributing Writer Field hockey senior forward Emily Van Hijfte and her teammates could not participate in the normal team bonding exercises after practice due to COVID-19 regulations. This was a part of the decision the team mutually agreed on by returning to campus and wanting to play in the spring. This decision meant […]
Repurposed office to open as student-run gallery for budding artists
Annie Phan, Contributing Writer A mundane office space between the borders of Richmond and Henrico County will turn into a communal haven on Friday for artists and gallerists. Intricate sculptures will replace cubicles, and paintings will furnish the once monotonous walls. Co-founded by VCUarts graduate students Damien Ding and Martha Glenn, Tuesday is an art […]
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PHOTOS: VCU men’s basketball beats Dayton
The Rams knocked off Dayton 66-43 at the Siegel Center behind sophomore guard Bones Hyland’s game-high 28 points and five rebounds. Junior forward Vince Williams added 7 points and four rebounds in the win. VCU controlled the paint, outscoring the Flyers down low 36-22. Men’s basketball is back in action on Wednesday night at home […]
Defense leads VCU men’s basketball over Dayton
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Junior forward Vince Williams knocked down a 3-pointer during VCU’s first possession of Saturday afternoon’s matchup, which led the Rams to force a 10-second violation on Dayton’s possession. Those two trips down the floor set the tone for the game, with VCU in control the whole way. The Rams knocked off […]
What’s happening: Jan. 20 events calendar
See Something WED. 01/20 Israeli Film Festival The 11th Annual Israeli Film Festival will provide viewers a greater understanding of Israeli culture through award-winning narrative and documentary films. This virtual film festival will take place Jan. 20-31 on the Weinstein Jewish Community Center’s website. The films’ descriptions and ticketing information are also included. Times […]
VCUarts renames academic building to promote inclusion, students react
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor Black Lives Matter protests last summer sparked VCU’s reckoning with a history tied to the Confederacy. As Confederate monuments and plaques are taken down across campus, new signage honoring more diverse figures are instated. The Fine Arts Building, located at 1000 W. Broad St., will soon be renamed the Dr. Murry […]
Richmond artist provides community spaces for free books
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor Richmond artist Keith Ramsey said he found himself at a “literal crossroads” one day in 2013 on his way to work. He was heading toward Artspace Gallery to visit his personal studio space as normal, when he noticed an open door to a welding class. “The universe was like, ‘See what’s […]